Psychology of Intelligence Analysis

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Focusing on the cognitive processes involved in intelligence analysis, this collection compiles and updates articles originally written for the CIA Directorate of Intelligence between 1978 and 1986. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how individuals process incomplete and ambiguous information, drawing from cognitive psychology literature. The selected essays aim to enhance the skills of intelligence analysts by addressing common challenges they encounter, making the insights both timeless and applicable to contemporary analytical practices.